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Thursday, May 15, might be one of the toughest days for WNBA organizations, and especially for the Phoenix Mercury. After head coach Nate Tibbetts raved about the competitiveness of training camp, Thursday was the tough day. Despite a birthday celebration from Kahleah Copper, three players were not there to celebrate. Celeste Taylor, Megan McConnell, and […]

Two preseason games, two games with 20 turnovers for the Phoenix Mercury. Despite an optimistic and promising Mercury training camp, head coach Nate Tibbetts and Satou Sabally were surprised. However, Sabally remained optimistic as usual. Following Sunday’s 84-79 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, Sabally didn’t seem concerned about the consecutive games with 20 turnovers. […]

As the Phoenix Mercury approach their final preseason game on Sunday, Kahleah Copper is out against the Golden State Valkyries with a back injury. The second-year Phoenix guard had the same injury diagnosis on Tuesday, before their game against the Las Vegas Aces. In that game, Copper’s rise reflects the Mercury’s 2025 culture. Here’s everything […]

A new identity is upon the Phoenix Mercury in 2025. Although Kahleah Copper remains with the team, they brought in Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, and swapped out Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. With the new era in Phoenix and the WNBA preseason underway, ESPN published a list of its Top 25 players in the […]

Even though the success hasn’t been there, Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia has left a lasting impact. After the Mercury hosted the 2024 All-Star Game and the Suns in 2027, there’s another fun move he’s making for the WNBA franchise. Ishbia made a value menu for Suns fans that included $2 on popcorn, […]

The Las Vegas Aces concluded their preseason with an exhilarating 85-84 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, thanks to a clutch shot by rookie Deja Kelly. Aces star and MVP A’ja Wilson celebrated the release of her Nike “Pink A’ura” A’One shoe, delivering 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists. The first and final preseason home […]

The Phoenix Mercury’s Big 3 are the talk of the 2025 WNBA season. However, some of their other signings could carry more weight and value. When the Mercury signed Sami Whitcomb, that was the epitome of an under-the-radar move. The Australian sniper brings that championship experience. Even though she has two WNBA titles to her […]

Over the course of the 2025 Phoenix Mercury training camp, there has been an even mix of rookies, returners, and veterans. One of the returners happens to be Celeste Taylor. After Mercury signed Taylor last season, it marked her second seven-day contract. However, she found a spot in the rotation due to ongoing injuries. Still, […]

Stories come and go in the WNBA. In a league full of talented women, Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper finds herself in the thick of the conversation with the top players in the world. With a WNBA Finals MVP, an Olympic Gold Medal, and many other accolades to her name, she’s one of the best […]

One theme has been consistent through the past three days: positionless basketball. For the Phoenix Mercury, and their Big 3 of Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally, and Alyssa Thomas, they are embracing it as much as anyone. Since Thomas was traded to the Mercury, that was a major point of emphasis during Wednesday’s media day. What […]

At the start of the New Year, the Phoenix Mercury brought back Natasha Mack on a training camp contract. As training camp started on Sunday, the forward is extremely eager for what’s to come. On Tuesday, she spoke with reporters and explained her feelings about this year’s Mercury squad. “It’s very competitive because it’s a […]

On a team with Kahleah Copper and Phoenix Mercury newcomers Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas, either of those three might not be the most important piece. However, when the Mercury signed Sami Whitcomb, they knew exactly who they were getting. The two-time WNBA champion understands her role, but is a star in her own right. The […]

The first day of the Phoenix Mercury’s training camp concluded with bright smiles and a sense of camaraderie. For second-year Phoenix star Kahleah Copper, she is ready for life after Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. After the latter signed with the Atlanta Dream and Taurasi retired from the WNBA, there are more eyes on the […]

The 2025 WNBA offseason has been one for the ages, and especially for the Phoenix Mercury. After the Mercury traded for both Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, they made the biggest splashes of the offseason. While it was a big haul to land both players, acquiring All-WNBA talent is beyond impressive. Not to mention, Diana […]

The Phoenix Mercury had a few big losses this offseason, the first being Brittney Griner signing with the Atlanta Dream in free agency and the second being the retirement of Diana Taurasi. The Mercury have retooled their roster this offseason, most notably with the addition of Satou Sabally. The Mercury continued their roster building ahead […]

On a flight to New York City in the offseason, Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi talked to her son, Leo, regarding her retirement. “Is retirement sad?” her son said. At that moment, the influx of emotions overcame the stoic and even-keeled Taurasi. The assassin on the court underwent a flurry of sadness for the four-hour […]

After the Phoenix Mercury traded for Alyssa Thomas, former point guard Natasha Cloud was the main name thrown into the mix. General manager Nick U’Ren saw the opportunity to trade for the six-time All-WNBA forward and went through it. However, it didn’t come without some backlash. For instance, Cloud dropped a Mercury bombshell following the […]

Life is just beginning in the post-Diana Taurasi era for the Phoenix Mercury. However, hours earlier, Alyssa Thomas was introduced as the newest member of the team. After the Mercury made a massive trade for Thomas in January, they were ready for life without the face of the franchise. Still, adding Thomas creates a Big […]

Phoenix Mercury superstar Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time, announced her retirement in Time on Tuesday, sparking an outpouring of tributes. Known for her relentless competitiveness both on and off the court, Taurasi’s legendary trash talk was highlighted in the Time piece, recalling a moment during the 2016 Rio […]

Sandy Brondello and Diana Taurasi. Two names who lifted the Phoenix Mercury into the dynasty category of WNBA franchises in the 2010s. Although the duo won only one WNBA title together, the season in which they did was remarkable. Funny enough, the Mercury celebrated its 10-year championship anniversary. In the 2014 season, they had a […]

As Diana Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday, it was shell-shocking. The Phoenix Mercury star had been with the franchise for 20 seasons and had left a permanent legacy on the team and the league. Her achievements are some that most would hope to dream about, let alone accomplish. Three WNBA titles, three NCAA titles, […]

The Phoenix Mercury will look very different this season. Brittany Griner is already out the door, signing with the Atlanta Dream. Franchise legend Diana Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday, ending a 20-year run with the Mercury. From her time at UConn to her professional career in Phoenix, Taurasi had an iconic career that changed […]

The Natasha Cloud and Phoenix Mercury trade was one that many didn’t expect. Although the Mercury made a massive trade for Alyssa Thomas, someone of Cloud’s character and skill wasn’t expected to be part of the move. In her lone year with the team, she made an immediate impression on her teammates and the fanbase. […]

The WNBA free agency has had its moments, as the Satou Sabally sweepstakes were on between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty. Although the latter team had her sister, Nyara, on the team, the older sister eventually chose Phoenix. After Sabally planned a shocking Dallas Wings departure, the franchise “cored” her, giving Sabally […]

An emotional farewell to the Phoenix Mercury consumed Brittney Griner on Tuesday. After Griner shockingly signed with the Atlanta Dream, it left the X-factor stunned. For 11 seasons, she dominated the interior and showed the WNBA how much of a generational player she was. With a WNBA championship in 2014, as well as numerous franchise […]

Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren has had his hands full this offseason. With a Diana Taurasi retirement possible to happen, he’s made a barrage of other moves. Surrounding Kahleah Copper, the Mercury have traded for Alyssa Thomas, as well as Satou Sabally. During Tuesday’s media availability for Sabally, reporters had a chance to speak to […]

When Satou Sabally was traded to the Phoenix Mercury, it made the X-factor hyped. Most importantly, it made the organization hyped that they were able to land a franchise player like Sabally. The former Dallas Wings forward is an up-and-coming star. After winning the 2023 Most Improved Player, she continued that trajectory. Unfortunately, her season […]

When one door closes, another one opens, and that sentiment is true for former Las Vegas Aces, and current Los Angeles Sparks guard, Kelsey Plum. The former No. 1 overall pick played seven seasons with the franchise. After winning two WNBA titles, the Aces were knocked off by the New York Liberty. Although she was […]

The Dallas Wings reportedly traded Satou Sabally to the Phoenix Mercury on Friday as part of a three-team deal. Kendra Andrews of ESPN revealed the full details of the trade after breaking the news. “The trade is between the Mercury, Wings and Fever. Phoenix gets Sabally, Kalani Brown and Sevgi Uzun. Dallas gets Ty Harris, […]

The Phoenix Mercury continues to make moves, and trades, with the latest involving Dallas Wings forward, Satou Sabally. Phoenix traded for the All-Star on Friday, according to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews. The move doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Sabally made a shocking announcement that she wouldn’t return to the Wings in 2025. The franchise […]

When Brittney Griner and Kevin Durant crossed paths in 2023, it sparked a special moment. The former Phoenix Mercury center and current Phoenix Suns forward shared that moment ahead of Durant’s first game in Phoenix. After spending the previous four seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, he was traded to the Suns. Since then, he’s continued […]

Brittney Griner is officially headed to the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-season tenure with the Phoenix Mercury in one of the WNBA’s most significant free agency moves. The 10-time All-Star’s decision was announced Tuesday night. Griner shared the news on Instagram with a video captioned: “New City. New journey. New Series.” The post also teased […]

One of the biggest WNBA storylines this offseason is whether legendary Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will return for her 21st season or not. Taurasi was still mulling the decision over when the Mercury were eliminated from the playoffs by the Minnesota Lynx, and she still has not come to a final decision. On Tuesday, […]

After Brittney Griner signed with the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, one thing comes to mind for the former Mercury center. The end of an era. Griner had a legendary career in Phoenix that is Hall-of-Fame worthy. Here are some of the accolades she achieved over her 10 seasons with the Mercury. A 9-time All-Star, 6-time […]

The Phoenix Mercury have just lost Brittney Griner to WNBA free agency, as the former Baylor Bears star has agreed to a contract with the Atlanta Dream, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN on Tuesday night. “After 11 seasons in Phoenix, 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Dream, […]

With Satou Sabally expected to make a shocking departure from the Dallas Wings, the door is open for the Phoenix Mercury. As a result, she’s planning on meeting with Phoenix this week, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN via Nekias Duncan on X. While free agents Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi haven’t re-signed from the […]

The dominos continue to fall in the 2025 WNBA Free Agency, this time with Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. On Tuesday, the Mercury traded for the All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. Thomas was an unrestricted free agent, but the Connecticut Sun “cored” her, giving her a one-year extension. […]

The Phoenix Mercury are committing to a new era. With Brittney Griner exploring free agency and Diana Taurasi considering retirement, the club made a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, via ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. “BREAKING: The Phoenix Mercury are acquiring Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun, sources told ESPN,” Philippou reported. “Thomas, a perennial MVP candidate, spent […]

2025 WNBA free agency is underway, and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is the highlight of the class. As a result, Griner is testing the free agent market for the first time in her career, according to an article from Associated Press reporter Doug Feinberg. Throughout her entire career, Griner has remained in Phoenix and […]